Aconcagua is in the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is part of the same-named park. This mountain’s ecosystem is safe in the park’s care. Aconcagua is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. People are planning trips to Argentina primarily to witness those animals.
The animal and plant life are fascinating, with many species demonstrating exceptional adaptability to high-altitude life and clustering in the parks’ lower regions. This site details the different mammals you may expect to see on your Aconcagua Treks, so you won’t have to wonder.
· Environment and Plants
Aconcagua is home to various rocks in a rainbow of colors, white snow, and small plants. When it was more recently active, this mountain was a stratovolcano. The volcanic rock that makes up the slopes of Aconcagua is lava. Due to the rough terrain and constant snowfall, there is a lack of plant life on this mountain. A few attractive shrubs and small trees do exist.
The park’s lower section is populated by goat horn, yellow lea, and Yareta trees. Plants that survive dry conditions, strong winds, and freezing temperatures are also common. The different colors of the limestone, carbonates, and turbidites that make up the rocky outcrops
of this mountain show that it is also full of minerals.
Birds
Most birds living near the mountain are cherry, Charadriidae, and torrent ducks. Cherries are little birds constructing dome-shaped nests from materials including lichen, moss, and root fiber. The Torrente is a long-necked duck belonging to the Anatidae family, which includes geese, ducks, and swans. Typically, you can spot these birds around the mountain’s base. The most important place to watch these birds is somewhere your guide can take you.
It’s also possible to spot eagles and condors surrounding Aconcagua. Even though an eagle is a predator and a condor is a scavenger, they are both quite hazardous. It outsizes and outweighs an eagle in every way. For your safety, you shouldn’t go near those birds.
· Animals
Exciting creatures like red foxes and mountain mice make their home on this mountain. Some species of frogs are also present. This mountain is also home to a sizable herd of llamas. When it comes to Aconcagua’s freezing temperatures, most animals are prepared. It’s common for animals to have thick, plush fur for insulation. However, when winter approaches, certain types of animals will travel to lower altitudes.
In the mountains, you can frequently spot a European hare. During the colder months, the mice hibernate in their underground homes.
Conclusion
It is not a good idea to approach any wild animal you might see on the mountain without first receiving permission from your guide to do so. It could put your life in danger. You may find most of the mountain’s biodiversity in its lower areas, which are located quite far from the principal route. The Aconcagua Guided Climb is, without a doubt, the most spectacular opportunity to be up and personal with these amazing animals while having the experience of a lifetime.
